Journalism & Technology Academy

Day 2

One of the most deadly distractions for teens behind the wheel are cell phones. One in four American teen drivers admit to texting while driving, and 40 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds say they have been in a car where a teen driver used a cell phone in a dangerous way. Teens participating in this summer’s Journalism and Technology Academy have something to say about these alarming statistics.

Today, the students crafted a script and shot scenes for a video PSA encouraging their peers to avoid texting while driving.

 



Academy students filmed segments of a video PSA
on the Fontana Campus of Chaffey College



Journalism & Technology Academy

Day 1


Journalism & Technology Academy kicked off today at the Fontana Campus of Chaffey College.  Attending this summer's program are promising young writers from as far away as Victorville. 

The program is open to middle and high school students in the Inland Empire.  The curriculum is designed to promote media literacy and includes modules on newspaper writing, media ethics and Internet safety.  Participating students are groomed to become staff writers for Face 2 Face, a bi-monthly magazine published by OneNation Media Services.  Journalism & Technology Academy is made possible thanks to the financial support of Transcendence, a local nonprofit organization that provides financial support to other community based organizations with similar objectives. In addition, Chaffey College is making available a computer lab where students are conducting online research and completing their written projects while class is in session. 



(Left) Jessica Garcia, program manager for OneNation Media Services, with Journalism & Technology Students



Students wrote newspaper articles using the inverted pyramid style of writing.

Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment

Believe Foundation Rallies

  To Restore Arts Education in Urban America

Artists, Parents and Educators Come Together

To Establish the  Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment 

 

Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment Promotional Video HD

Public Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m.

LOS ANGELES - (June 25, 2012) — Educators, parents, and some of the most important names in the entertainment industry will come together on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the board meeting of the Inglewood Unified School District (410 S. Inglewood Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301) to support the establishment of the Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment (www.lasae.org).  A project of the Believe Foundation, LASAE is a college preparatory 6th through 12th grade charter school that seeks to be a catalyst for the restoration of high quality arts education throughout public schools in urban America.  If the charter school petition is successful, the development team anticipates an enrollment of 360 students with classes starting in the fall of 2013. 

Journalism & Technology Academy

Don't Miss This Summer's Journalism & Technology Academy

http://www.onenationmedia.org/Boot%20Camp%20Flyer%202012(v2).pdf

Join other students like you for a week of fun and learning!

Community Cinema

We recently concluded a successful season of Community Cinema, a series of free monthly film screenings from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Independent Lens. We send a hearty thank you to our community partner, San Bernardino Valley College, for collaborating with us to bring together leading organizations, community members, and public television stations for learning and discussion, and to promote involvement in today’s critical social issues.

Pictured  (l to r): Jeanette De Patie, Sheri Stuart and Lawrence McCrary, Jr. of San Bernardino Valley College.  De Patie was the featured guest speaker at our screening of Strong!  De Patie is a plus-sized certified exercise instructor and the author of "The Fat Chick Works Out!" She spoke in-depth about the importance of young girls and women embracing their body type and developing a positive self-image.  De Patie also hosts her own website - http://www.thefatchick.com/.

Be sure to join us next season.  Screening dates for the 2012-2013 season will be announced soon.

See the film ... Join the conversation. 

St. Lucia

Rhonda, Sheri, and Bettye have journeyed to St. Lucia for rest, relaxation and spirtiual renewing... Since it has been raining all day... The ladies are well on their way to accomplishing their goal to disconnect from the stresses of life...we'll keep you updated on their activities throughout the week...

Face 2 Face

Face 2 Face magazine is an exciting youth-media project of OneNation Media Services.  To read the latest issue....

Click here   http://www.onenationmedia.org/Jan-Feb_2012_Issue%20(3)FINAL.pdf